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Two friends drown in fast‑flowing canal in Tirath village, Bundi during Diwali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 04:31 PM
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Two men went bathing in a canal at Tirath village, Bundi, but strong currents swept one away, leading to his death while villagers rescued the other.
Bundi district's Keshvaraypatan area witnessed a tragic incident on the night of Diwali when two friends entered a large canal at Tirath village for a bath. The water was flowing rapidly, catching the men off guard.
Villagers nearby responded quickly after hearing the commotion. They managed to pull one of the young men to safety, but the other was unable to escape the strong current and was later confirmed dead.
The sudden loss has cast a somber shadow over the festive celebrations in the village, turning what began as a joyous Diwali gathering into a moment of mourning among the local community.
Villagers nearby responded quickly after hearing the commotion. They managed to pull one of the young men to safety, but the other was unable to escape the strong current and was later confirmed dead.
The sudden loss has cast a somber shadow over the festive celebrations in the village, turning what began as a joyous Diwali gathering into a moment of mourning among the local community.